How to make 2 Decadent Christmas Chocolate gifts

Here are two delightfully delicious decadent Christmas chocolate recipes, superbly simple ~ Coconut Cups and Almond Pieces. These mouth-watering treats make a great stocking stuffer and / or a thoughtful last-minute gift idea and, of course, you will want to make a batch for your  friends and family. A sweet specialty ~ and always a big hit!

Chocolate Coconut Cups Recipe

Ingredients

This recipe fills about 36 to 40 small cups

• 16 oz 100% semi-sweet chocolate (bulk pieces)
• Two cups Shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 40 to 50 Small Christmas decorated candy paper baking cups

Directions

• Roast coconut first in the oven, until light brown (about 10 to 15 minutes at 325 degrees)
• Melt chocolate in a medium-sized pot on top of stove - stirring constantly
• When chocolate completely melted, stir in coconut until blended
• Spoon into small baking cups about ⅔ full
• Sprinkle a little coconut on the top (un-roasted is fine)
• Let cool

Almond & Cranberry Pieces

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups Dark Chocolate (white chocolate can be substituted)
• 2 cups Roasted Almond slices
• 2 cups Organic Dried Cranberries

Almond slivers - ready to roast

Directions 

• Roast almonds in oven until light brown (on cookie tray for approximatly 10 - 15 minutes at 325 degrees)
• Melt chocolate in a medium-sized pot on top of stove - stirring constantly
• Stir in almonds and cranberries until blended
• Spread thinly into a waxed lined cookie sheet and refrigerate until firm
• Break into small bite size pieces

Super simple! Super spectacular ! Super scrumptious!

All I really need is love,
but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt!
~ Charles M. Schulz (1922 - 2000)

Notes

• "Coconut Cups" recipe can use either sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut. Prefer unsweetened
• If making a batch as gifts and need to pack  - freeze the coconut cups which takes about 15 minutes
• "Almond Pieces" chocolate should be thinly spread in cookie sheets otherwise the resulting dessert is chunky (our choice).  Spreading the mixture this way makes the recipe go a lot further!
• Moderation recommended for those watching their sugar intake
• Being neither a “cook” nor a “sweets” person these recipes are perfect to make as a once a year treat during the holiday season

We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.